Land of the Mayas

Land of the Mayas

10 mins | Documentary | Jan. 26, 1946

This Traveltalk series short visits the village of Chichicastenango, Guatemala and emphasizes the influence of the Mayan culture on its people. It shows how the residents intermingle ancient religious practices with Catholic teachings. Narrator James FitzPatrick introduces, and greets on camera, Father Ildefonso Rossbach, a Catholic priest who ministers to the local population in the village and outlying areas.

Land of the Mayas

10 mins | Documentary | Jan. 26, 1946

Land of the Mayas
This Traveltalk series short visits the village of Chichicastenango, Guatemala and emphasizes the influence of the Mayan culture on its people. It shows how the residents intermingle ancient religious practices with Catholic teachings. Narrator James FitzPatrick introduces, and greets on camera, Father Ildefonso Rossbach, a Catholic priest who ministers to the local population in the village and outlying areas.
Producers Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Original title Land of the Mayas
Directors
Writers

Cast

James A. FitzPatrick

as Narrator (voice)

Ildefonso Rossback

as Himself - Priest